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The opening ceremony and opening and final matches will be in Johannesburg. Also the headquarters of FIFA and the Local Organising Committee are in Johannesburg. It will house the International Broadcast Centre; and it will be the transport hub for the event. It has two World Cup stadiums, and is the base for overflow fans from at least four other venues.
For four weeks starting on 9 June 2010, South Africa will be the centre of the world. The 2006 World Cup in Germany was the most extensively viewed event in television history. South Africa 2010 will draw even bigger audiences. The eyes of billions of television viewers, millions of international visitors and the cream of the world's sporting media will be focused on the southern tip of Africa.
Location: At the southern tip of the continent of Africa
Area: 1,219,912 sq km
Population: 42,768,700 (2003)
Languge: 11 official languages, including Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Climate: mostly semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days, cool nights
Highest point: Njesuthi 3,408 m
Currency: Rand (ZAR)
Electricity: 230 Volts with a three round pinned plug
Drive: On the Left
South Africa is a year round destination offering something for everyone.
For the nature lover there is the unparalleled beauty of the landscapes of South Africa, and with 8 Botanic gardens and 20 National Parks the flora and fauna is accessible to all.
If a more adventurous holiday appeals, the coastline of South Africa offers some of the world's finest surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing (esp. Langebaan, near Cape Town). Other watersports available include sea kayaking, diving, canoeing and rafting. On dry land, hiking, mountain-biking, skiing, horse-riding and rock climbing all take advantage of the spectacular scenery.
South Africa is also home to some of the finest wines in the world and many of the vinyards are open for visitors. With good wine goes good food, and South African cuisine takes the best from three continent and mixes it with excellent local produce.
